Dublin Off-The-Beaten-Path Private Literary Walking Tour

5.0
(7 reviews)

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore the library history of Dublin, a city that has produced many famous writers and poets over the centuries – see where they took their inspiration on this private, off-the-beaten-path walking tour. Discover the captivating life and times of Dublin’s literati on this tour of the capital of the Emerald Isle that many famous poets and writers called home.

What's Included

A friendly, professional English-Speaking tour guide for your own private group
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
Gratuities (optional)
Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
Transportation throughout experience
Hotel pickup/drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you at the Oscar Wilde Monument in Merrion Square, Dublin, Ireland.

End point

The tour will finish at The Winding Stair, a restaurant and bookstore. The finish point will be close to public transport and taxi links and your guide will assist with advising you on your journey.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Merrion Square

    Start in Merrion Square, where a statue in honour of the legendary Oscar Wilde can be found, born in Dublin in the 19th century.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Dublin

    Explore the literary history of Dublin, a city that has produced many famous writers and poets over the centuries – see where they took their inspiration on this private, off-the-beaten-path walking tour.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Saint Stephen's Green

    Admire the abstract statue of William Butler Yeats by Henry Moore in St Stephen's Green, a prominent literary figure of the 20th century.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Stop in at the legendary Bewley's on Grafton Street, a very old grand café with mahogany furniture and stained glass windows, where James Joyce, Patrick Kavanagh, Samuel Beckett and Sean O’Casey all visited.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Finish by crossing the river to the famous Winding Stair Restaurant & Bookstore.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
Literary Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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